FfFfFfFF 58,113 Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 A renewed phase of the civil war is unfolding in the Amhara region, which is home to the country's most iconic landmarks- the monolithic churches of Lalileba. The Civil War there claimed the life of half a million (!) Ethiopians. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FfFfFfFF 58,113 Posted November 16, 2023 Author Share Posted November 16, 2023 The churches are absolutely fascinating monuments (they are carved of fine volcanic soil and are very sensitive to the environment - a reason why they need special protection). They were comissioned by the Aksumite king who wanted to create a Holy Land in the Horn of Africa (they even named a local river Jordan to mirror the geography of Palestine). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FfFfFfFF 58,113 Posted November 17, 2023 Author Share Posted November 17, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FfFfFfFF 58,113 Posted December 4, 2023 Author Share Posted December 4, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FfFfFfFF 58,113 Posted January 14, 2024 Author Share Posted January 14, 2024 Possible full scale war between FANO and the central auhorities of Ethiopia and Tigray is bad news for the security landscape of the Horn of Africa, its peoples and historic heritage Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Featured Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.